US Urges Citizens to Evacuate from 14 Countries Amid Safety Concerns

Immediate Evacuation Advisory for Americans

The United States State Department has issued a strong recommendation for American citizens residing in 14 specific nations to leave without delay. The advisory states, "Depart now via commercial means due to serious safety risks." The countries listed include Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the UAE, and Yemen.

Assistant Secretary Mora Namdar emphasized the urgency of this message, stating, "The @SecRubio @StateDept urges Americans to DEPART NOW from the countries below using available commercial transportation, due to serious safety risks." For those needing assistance from the State Department to arrange their departure, they can reach out 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad) or +1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. and Canada). Additionally, Americans are encouraged to enroll in step.state.gov to receive the latest security updates from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.